Criminal Justice Planner

Role overview

The Criminal Justice Planner supports the Delaware Criminal Justice Council by reviewing subgrant activity for adherence to state and federal rules and by providing administrative and technical assistance to council subcommittees.

Key duties

• Help the Council identify issues affecting criminal justice agencies and assist in shaping practical ways to address them.
• Track subgrant programs to ensure they comply with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Create and write operating policies and procedures for new or proposed programs.
• Train and orient agency users on program policies, procedures, and how to use the program effectively.
• Support committees and task forces that research or investigate matters related to criminal justice agencies.

Job requirements

• Background in criminal justice research, including systematic investigation used to uncover and verify facts.
• Experience working with criminal justice-related organizations such as police, courts, corrections, parole boards, community groups, or local government bodies.
• Understanding of program evaluation methods used to identify issues, assess compliance, and measure effectiveness and efficiency against program goals.
• Ability to recommend alternatives, improvements, courses of action, and other changes based on findings.
• Experience developing policies and procedures.

Conditions of hire

Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program and will submit new hire I-9 information to confirm work authorization. All new hires must attend Statewide New Employee Orientation on their first day, with sessions held in Kent County or New Castle County.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is available; details can be reviewed through the employer’s benefits information page.

Selection process

Applications and supplemental questionnaires are reviewed using a rating based on education, training, and work experience as they relate to the position. Applicants should provide complete and accurate employment, education, and training details, including dates, job titles, duties, provider names, course titles, and course content. Written responses must be supported by the information in the application record.

After submission, all future correspondence about the application will be sent by email. Applicants should keep contact details up to date and can review messages in the My Applications area of the state careers portal.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Individuals using TDD may request auxiliary aid or service through the relay service. ADA assistance and general applicant support are available by phone or email.

Equal opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes a diverse workforce, including people of all races, colors, religions, ages, sexes, national origins, disability statuses, genetic backgrounds, protected veteran statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities or expressions.